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Obituary for Vance B. McInnis
Vance Bradford McInnis passed away on Wednesday, February 1, 2023. Vance was born in Ypsilanti, Michigan, on June 1, 1949, and graduated from Ainsworth High School in Flint, Michigan. Vance spent three years (1971-1974) in the U.S. Army, serving in the 82nd Airborne. After service, he went on to get an economics degree from University of California in Riverside and an MBA from the University of Oregon in Eugene. Vance spent the next 30+ years working with Caterpillar. He lived in Tempe, Arizona, for nine years and settled in Peoria, Illinois in 1991.
Vance married Constance Goetz McInnis in 1976 and leaves behind Constance, his three children: Erin Reese (married to Joe Reese), Grant McInnis (married to Whitney Handegan McInnis), and Clair McInnis. He also leaves behind 5 grandchildren: Madeleine Smith, Kyla Smith, Evan McInnis, Annalise McInnis, and Annmarie McInnis. In addition, he leaves behind his twin sister, Cathy Mashburn, as well as brother, Jake McInnis, and sister, Lisa McInnis. Preceded in death was his parents, Robert and Roberta (Lipske) McInnis and grandson, Everett Evan McInnis. He enjoyed his family being close by especially in the last few years.
In addition to enjoying his family, Vance and Constance made numerous trips to Florida mostly in the Venice area. Thanksgivings were also a highlight when as many as 30 family members came from several states to celebrate each year.
Vance’s other passion was playing handball. He competed at the national level winning 23 age group championships. He made and enjoyed many friends from around the country through handball.
Memorial Mass will be at 11:00 AM on Thursday, February 9, 2023 at St. Jude Catholic Church, with a one hour prior visitation. Fr. Patrick Henehan will officiate and burial of ashes will follow at St. Clement’s Cemetery in Dunlap, Illinois.
Memorials may be made to St. Jude Parish.
Friends and family may sign the online guestbook by logging onto www.wrightandsalmon.com.
Previous Events
Visitation
Thursday
9
Feb
10:00 AM
- 11:00 AM
St. Jude Parish Hettinger Hall
10811 N. Knoxville
Peoria, IL 61615
Memorial Mass
Thursday
9
Feb
11:00 AM
St. Jude Parish Hettinger Hall
10811 N. Knoxville
Peoria, IL 61615
Cemetery Details
Location
St. Clements Cemetery
Dunlap, IL
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